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Fri, 18 Aug 2017 00:05:53 -0500Joomla! - Open Source Content Managementen-gbUAB IT to launch stronger, more secure WiFi networkhttp://www.uab.edu/it/home/about-uab-it/announcements/item/512-new-wifi-networks
http://www.uab.edu/it/home/about-uab-it/announcements/item/512-new-wifi-networksUAB IT will introduce a faster, stronger and more secure WiFi network for the campus community on July 31.

The new network will offer more convenience and security for campus users with BlazerIDs and will greatly streamline the WiFi access for guest users.

UABStartHere and UABSecure will replace the current networks named uabwifi, uabwifi-nac and uabvisitor.

Campus users who have had devices connected to UAB’s WiFi networks will need to reconfigure those devices beginning July 31. Uabwifi and uabvisitor will be available only until Aug. 15, and uabwifi-nac will be available until Nov. 15.

For users with a BlazerID and password, UABSecure is the preferred network because it provides encryption for sensitive data. UABStartHere is a completely open network, which means it provides no encryption and users will not need to enter a WEP key as they have in the past.

WiFi users who want to connect to UAB’s WiFi network will begin by choosing the UABStartHere network from their device. Upon opening a web browser, users will be automatically directed to a Web site where they can choose whether to configure their device for the UABSecure network, log on to the UABStartHere network or to register as a guest user.

Guests on campus will no longer be required to get sponsor access to use the campus WiFi network. They can simply log on to UABStartHere using a valid e-mail address to get 24 hours of access to the WiFi network.

Unencrypted sensitive data should NOT be transmitted through the UABStartHere network unless protected by other means, such as a virtual private network (VPN) session.